Forbidden Embrace:My Secret with the Professor

Chapter 1: The Silent Crush

Opening Scene:

Ananya’s POV:
Ananya watches from the back of the classroom, her heart pounding as Professor Arjun begins the lecture. He’s dressed sharply as always, his confident demeanor making her stomach flip. She’s been harboring feelings for him for months, ever since that fateful moment in her second year when he stayed late after class to help her with an assignment.

"I shouldn’t feel this way," she thinks, as her eyes trace the lines of his jaw while he writes on the board. She grips her pen tightly, trying to focus, but all she can think about is the way his voice makes her melt.

Introduction of Rival:

Meera’s entrance:
The class is disrupted by Meera, who walks in late as usual. Meera is everything Ananya is not—bold, flirty, and always seeking attention. To Ananya’s annoyance, Professor Arjun gives Meera a subtle smile as she takes her seat in the front row. Meera tosses her hair back and gives Ananya a smug glance, as if she knows about Ananya’s secret.

"Why does he always notice her?" Ananya feels the familiar wave of jealousy building up as she watches them exchange a few words before the lecture resumes.

The Spark of Jealousy:

The Classroom Tension:
During the class, Professor Arjun asks a question, and to her dismay, Meera is the one who answers confidently. The professor compliments her, and Ananya feels a knot form in her stomach. She knows she’s better academically, but somehow Meera always finds a way to grab his attention.

After class ends, Ananya lingers by the door, pretending to pack her bag slowly. Her heart sinks when she sees Professor Arjun and Meera chatting casually near his desk. Meera’s laugh is too loud, and Arjun seems too engaged for Ananya’s liking.

"It’s nothing," she tells herself, but she can’t ignore the anger bubbling up inside.

Ananya’s Impulsive Decision:
As Meera finally leaves, Ananya gathers her courage and walks up to the professor. She can’t stand the thought of leaving without saying something. Her hands tremble as she clutches her notebook.

"Professor, can I ask you something?"

Arjun turns to her, his smile soft but unreadable. Ananya’s throat tightens, her planned question about an assignment forgotten. All she can think about is how close Meera had been just moments ago.

Without thinking, she steps closer, her voice lowering.

"Why... why do you always notice her?"

The words slip out before she can stop herself. Arjun raises an eyebrow, surprised, and Ananya feels the heat rise to her cheeks. His teasing response catches her off guard.

“Jealous, are you?”

Flustered, she turns to leave, but he calls her name softly, halting her. She looks back, and for a split second, she swears there’s a flicker of amusement in his eyes.